Mammothon Shropshire Way 80k Festival 2021
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 41.88 km -
Average duration: 15h 20 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 1,177 m -
Vertical drop: - 1,176 m -
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Highest point: 515 m -
Lowest point: 114 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
Craven Arms -
Start/End: N 52.436941° / W 2.832178° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 118 m
- 1 : km 6.97 - alt. 271 m - CP1A Flounders FollySO 4599 8494
- 2 : km 10.62 - alt. 240 m - CP1 Path Junction SO 4721 8733
- 3 : km 16.66 - alt. 387 m - CP2 Ragleth Summit SO 4512 9174
- 4 : km 17.94 - alt. 185 m - CP3 Little Stretton Village Hall 4425 9173
- 5 : km 22.94 - alt. 515 m - CP4 Pole Bank Summit SO 4151 9443
- 6 : km 26.17 - alt. 422 m - CP5 Midland Gliding Club SO 4015 9160
- 7 : km 36.18 - alt. 321 m - CP 6 Wart Hill Summit SO 4006 8476
- 8 : km 36.36 - alt. 279 m - CP7 Bottom of Wart Hill SO 4011 8460
- 9 : km 37.47 - alt. 282 m - CP12 Hopesay Hill SO 4010 8353
- S/E : km 41.88 - alt. 118 m
Other walks in the area
The Stiperstones and Blakemoor Flat from the Knolls
Walker 7.75 km
+202 m
-160 m
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)
A short walk in the Shropshire Hills that provides some wonderful views. The Stiperstones have a rocky quartzite ridge and this provides a dramatic backdrop to the walk.
The Hollies & Poles Coppice from near Habberley
Walker 7.25 km
+177 m
-181 m
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pontesbury (Shropshire)
This Shropshire walk explores the countryside to the north of the Stiperstones. The route is generally on well marked paths and tracks. One of the highlights of the walk is the area known as the Hollies which is home to some of the oldest Holly trees in the UK, with some dating back over 400 years.
Bradnor Hill from Kington Golf Course, Kington
Walker 4.99 km
+154 m
-157 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kington Rural (Herefordshire)
A walk up to and around Bradnor Hill, circuiting the highest golf course in England which affords magnificent 360 degree views over Herefordshire and Wales. This walk crosses and goes close to Kington Golf Course: be prepared to wait and give way to golfers.
Kington to Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre, Kington
Walker 5.72 km
+75 m
-75 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kington (Herefordshire)
A gentle walk to the south of Kington offering fine views. This walk can be muddy in places and there is one short but steep climb. The route involves a mixture of stiles and gates.
Park Wood And Offa's Dyke, Kington
Walker 8.88 km
+252 m
-252 m
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Kington (Herefordshire)
This walk passes through the recreation ground, up through Park Wood, with a steady climb to Hergest Ridge, with its superb views of the Black Mountains and Bradnor Hill. The optional loop round the old racetrack provides outstanding 360 degree views.
The Wrekin from near Cluddley
Walker 3.78 km
+219 m
-173 m
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.
A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley
Walker 6.88 km
+336 m
-319 m
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.
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